Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

Each day provides its own gifts.

Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today.

Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

My dad is a writer, and to see him always in front of a typewriter gave me the inspiration to write. He was my idol, my hero. I wanted to be just like him.

I have always been fascinated with those who try to look over the horizon and see things that are coming at us.

The best public policy is made when you are listening to people who are going to be impacted.

I certainly don't think Donald Trump suggesting violence in any way.

I was lucky to receive help at the beginning of my career and now I want to help other writers as much as I can.

It's important to stand up for your work - otherwise somebody else will step in and say they did it.

Every thought of yours is a real thing – a force. (Prentice Mulford)

Well, I could be wrong, but I believe diversity is an old, old wooden ship that was used during the Civil War era.

[Donald ] Trump is more important than all of us. He's more important than the media.